GRE Word List

CONSANGUINITY

the quality or state of being consanguineous

The meaning of the word consanguinity is the quality or state of being consanguineous.

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irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
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patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
sowan adult female swine
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
gauntexcessively thin and angular
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition